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phonophan
is the
Web site of noted recorded sound historian and much-published author
Tim Fabrizio,
dedicated to
preserving, understanding and purveying antique phonographs, talking
machines, gramophones, Victrolas, graphophones, and
related items such as Edison, Victor,
Columbia, Zonophone, Berliner, Brunswick, RCA, Talkophone, collectible
records, cylinders and 78s, needle tins, Edison memorabilia, "His
Master's Voice" Nipper the dog, and morning glory horns.
 
This
site was
established in February, 1997
Revised 11-28-24
(Our
TWENTY-EIGHTH
year on the Web. Yes,
our Web site is actually older than Google! )
WAREHOUSE FIND!!
Replica
horn cranes for cylinder phonographs have not been reproduced for over
three years, leading to a great shortage. The sleuths at phonophan have
discovered a limited number of historically accurate copies of the
Hawthorne & Sheble "fancy" horn support in a storage unit in
Florida. These perfect copies were produced some 30 years ago. Click
here to buy one!
The cares and the worries of everyday life
Can be whisked away without any strife.
A new world awaits you, of song and of fun;
Whatever irritates you will soon be gone.
A
Phonograph is the cure for all woes!
We'll give you the records, you'll have
plenty of those.
It's
time for happiness, and escape from life's stress --
Send a Phonograph right now
to your home
address!
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Tim has
embarked upon
semi-retirement, but he's "keeping his hand
in."
You will
still be able to
visit phonophan for beautifully restored antique phonographs and
information, so be sure to check phonophan.com often to see what's new.
From recent
customers:
July
2020: Tim,
the piece is beautiful! We love it. You did a fantastic job on
restoring it. We are amazed at the sound quality it has for a piece
that is well over 100 years old. And loud as well! We have already
found a place for it and when anyone comes to our house they will
notice it immediately when they come in. I am very happy with the
purchase and your service to me the customer. JB, NY.
January, 2018: I
purchased my
beloved Victor III Talking Machine from you a few years ago and I must
tell you that it continues to bring me as much joy as it did the first
day I unpacked and played it.
Many thanks, Natalie,
AU.
April 2016:
Well
I finally removed all those packing peanuts (Yep, you gave me a
heads-up) and assembled my beautiful Victor II phonograph. The phono
was delivered in perfect condition...
It
was immediately obvious
that you were meticulous in reconditioning this machine! The cabinet is
lovely, the spring, gears & all mechanism in the box are very
clean, grease free and looks great. The horn and its mount really stand
out.
Everything
is exactly as
you had described on your web page.
A
few cranks and we were
blown away by its sound. A few records later and my wife and I were
dancing around the living room and imagining those that were doing the
same when they first bought this phonograph back in 1906.
This
is truly an heirloom
piece. I was further convinced of this when my 30 year old son took a
look at it and asked me to update my Will to show that I have left it
to him...
Thank
you very much. I
would recommend your company and your work to anyone. G.B. CO
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"WE
LOVE THE
VICTROLA!!! It showed up on one of the coldest November days
in
Minnesota. My 2 girls danced around while I played the 78s
that
came with it. Now every time we get it going my 1 year old
runs
up to me with her arms up to dance with papa. Thank you so
much
for having such great products and customer
service." --
Daniel M.
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